Pulau Betung Travel Guide
George Town
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Popular places to visit
Gurney Drive
During your trip to George Town, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Gurney Drive. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Queensbay Mall
During your visit to Kampung Sungai Nibung Besar, you can enjoy retail therapy at Queensbay Mall. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.
Penang Hill
Zoom up this hill in a modern funicular car to visit historic sites and enjoy panoramic views of George Town far below.
Gurney Plaza
During your visit to George Town, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Gurney Plaza. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches or experience its fascinating museums.
Ferringgi Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Ferringgi Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to George Town. Stroll along the seaside in this relaxing area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Malaysia Penang George Town: The Top Penang Entry Ticket
Plaza Premium Lounge at Penang International Airport (PEN)
Malaysia: Penang Habitat Entry Ticket
Top hotels in Pulau Betung
The Granite Luxury Hotel
Hotel is very clean and staff very friendly, and helpful. They speak good English and are happy to assist you. Location is superb. Close to where we want to eat and sight see.
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Citadines Connect Georgetown Penang
Staff are friendly. Amenities are adequate. Location of the hotel is good with restaurants and shops nearby. However, bed linen and towels seem "yellowish" which leaves a bad impression.
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
The Prestige Hotel Penang
Location dry good and staff very polite and extremely helpful
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La
Clean
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Eastern And Oriental Hotel
Clean, large room with great Seaview. Lots of restaurants/food options nearby. Great street art to view while on a walk.
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
The Millen Penang, Autograph Collection
Staff very good facilities good and quality of food excellent
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Pulau Betung
Teluk Kumbar
Teluk Kumbar might not have many top sights, but Pantai Teluk Bayu and Penang International Sports Arena are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Bayan Lepas
If you're spending some time in Bayan Lepas, Penang International Sports Arena and Queensbay Mall are top sights worth seeing.
Pagar Buluh
While Pagar Buluh may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Penang International Sports Arena and Queensbay Mall.
Relau
While Relau may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Penang International Sports Arena and Queensbay Mall.
Bayan Baru
Bayan Baru might not have many top sights, but Penang International Sports Arena and Queensbay Mall are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Sungai Dua
When in Sungai Dua, you can plan a visit to Queensbay Mall and Penang International Sports Arena, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.